# Second degree heat (thermal) burns at PSC Custom LP
> OSHA SIR `2016043603` · 4/29/2016 · SALEM, ILLINOIS
## Severity
- **1 hospitalization**
- **Body part:** Chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders
- **Nature of injury:** Second degree heat (thermal) burns
## Cause
- **Event:** Ignition of clothing from controlled heat source
- **Source:** Blouses, shirts, dresses, trousers, skirts
- **Secondary source:** Welding, cutting, and blow torches
## Employer
- **Name:** PSC Custom LP
- **Location:** 8 Carpenter Drive, SALEM, ILLINOIS, 62881
- **NAICS:** 332710
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

The employee was conducting welding operations on the sub frame of a truck trailer. Hot sparks from weld spatter fell onto his shirt and the shirt caught on fire. The employee suffered first and second degree burns to his chest.

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*Source: [OSHA Severe Injury Reports](https://www.osha.gov/severe-injury-reports) · MORVS · CC0 1.0*